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Renault Introducing New Fluence Sedan Line; Diesels All Less Than 119 gCO2/km, All-Electric Model in 2011

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Renault will extend its vehicle line-up this autumn with a new sedan, the Fluence. The Fluence is the successor to the sedan version of the old Mégane. Renault introduced the New Renault Mégane Hatch and New Renault Mégane Coupé at the Paris Motor Show in 2008, marking the beginning of the renewal of its C-segment lineup.).

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans. The Baker Motor Vehicle Company tried something similar years earlier and pivoted hard toward marketing to women (particularly upper-crust ladies) in its last gasps. Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans. The Baker Motor Vehicle Company tried something similar years earlier and pivoted hard toward marketing to women (particularly upper-crust ladies) in its last gasps. Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars.

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Ford Bringing New 7-Seat C-MAX to North American Small Car Lineup in 2011

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Ford will launch the all-new, 7-seat C-MAX, introduced this past week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in North America in late 2011 as a “whitespace” vehicle. The all-new, next-generation Ford Focus sedan and five-door hatchback models are scheduled to launch late in calendar year 2010 in the United States. All-new, 7-seat Ford C-MAX.

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

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Daimler has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 per cent of Tesla Motors Inc, the American electric sports car manufacturer. In 2004, Tesla began development of its first electric vehicle, the Roadster, which remains the only highway capable EV for sale in North America or Europe.

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Story of TESLA Motors: Beginning, Fight, Survival, and Success

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In this article, let’s discuss the thrilling and dramatic story of Tesla Motors and how did they survive through the challenging situations. Yes, he founded SpaceX but not Tesla motors. Musk Joining The Venture (2004). million dollars in the year 2004 and got to be the chairman of the board of directors.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. US small car sales—combined B- and C-segments—grew from about 14% of the market in 2004 to more than 21% now. Click to enlarge.

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